... Global markets are showing mixed dynamics against the backdrop of escalating trade conflicts and flickers of hope for the resolution of geopolitical crises. Investors are evaluating the new US tariffs and the threat of sanctions on one hand, and the potential for a peace deal among major powers on the other. The business environment remains tense, but signs of eased monetary policy and strong corporate earnings are sustaining confidence among market participants. US Trade Wars: New Tariffs and Countermeasures ...

... structural changes in U.S. economic policy may be needed to stabilize or reduce it. The Impact of the Debt Burden on the Economy and Financial Markets The growing U.S. government debt has a significant impact on the domestic and global economy, causing potential risks to the stability of financial markets. 1. Decreased Dollar Stability An increase in the debt burden can weaken confidence in the dollar as a global reserve currency. The dollar has historically occupied a central place in the global financial ...

... directed to Slovakia and Hungary. As long these countries actively defend their right to continue importing Russian gas, it is likely that they will receive exemptions from the embargo on these resources. “In this context, the base scenario forecasts a potential reduction of Russian pipeline exports to the EU by 2–3 billion cubic meters directed to countries outside Slovakia and Hungary,” he noted. In 2025, according to the adjusted plan, Russia is expected to receive only 8.3 trillion rubles in ...

... expensive it has become to develop and implement modern AI systems (requiring powerful computing resources, equipment, and the best people). xAI is already valued at around $80 billion, while its rival OpenAI is reportedly targeting up to $40 billion at a potential valuation of around $300 billion. This means the AI arms race is reaching an unprecedented level, with only the biggest players able to attract such resources to develop their models and platforms. Defense and Deep Tech in Focus of Investors ...

... High company valuations and stiff competition for markets are pushing the startup ecosystem toward consolidation. Major mergers and acquisitions are once again coming to the forefront, reshaping the power dynamics in the industry. In Southeast Asia, a potential mega-deal is under discussion: the ride-hailing leader Grab has resumed talks to merge with the Indonesian holding company GoTo . The merger of these businesses could create a regional giant dominating the transport, e-commerce, and fintech ...